The valuation of any item is subject to a variety of factors some of which appear universal and others which are unique to the product. This is true for investment grade postage stamps but, to make a ...

It occurred to me recently that while I've expended plenty of ink on coins over these last months, I've give short shrift to stamps. In fact, there was a time when stamps nearly rivaled coins in terms ...

Stamp investments refer to the practice of purchasing and holding postage stamps and other philatelic materials with the intention of selling them at a profit in the future. As an alternative ...

For those passionate about the history and significance of stamps, investing in stamps can be more than a fulfilling hobby, offering substantial long-term returns. While stamp collecting and investing ...

Over the years, I have been asked numerous times about the face value of certain U.S. stamps that have been printed without a denomination. The latest call came from a woman in North Dartmouth who had ...

As I have previously noted, stamp pricing in the US for USA material has been weak over the last three years both in volume and pricing. This condition can be largely attributed to a weak economy and ...

When Austin Marks was 10, his dad gave him a beginner's stamp album and poured out a big pile of stamps on the table. "I sifted through them, stamp by stamp," he recalls, and found the ones that ...

Stamp collecting is evolving from a niche pastime into a vibrant mix of history, art, and investment. With digital platforms and younger enthusiasts entering the scene, rare and thematic stamps are ...

COVID may have breathed new life into this oft-forgotten pastime. Even if you’re quarantining, you can sate a stamp collecting addiction. After all, today, most buying and trading occur online: buying ...